Christchurch earthquake one year on

SANTIAGO (AFP) - A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate tsunami warning issued or reports of casualties or significant damage.

Wellington-based Kai Tahu singer/songwriter Ariana Tikao is travelling to Laquenexy in the north-east of at the end of May to perform at the opening festivities for a Maori-themed garden. From there she is travelling to , in ’s north-west, for a programme of concerts and appearances.

Australian Federal Police won't prosecute a man involved in the CTV building design who earlier stole the identity of an English engineer.

The government's advisory service for Christchurch has got off to a bang.

The demolition of a quake-damaged home in the south east Christchurch suburb of Redcliffs is underway.

Christchurch Police are urging builders and contractors to be vigilant about securing construction sites after a fire caused minor damage to a house under construction in Hillsborough over the weekend.

The Canterbury Water Banks Peninsula Zone Committee will meet for its regular monthly public meeting on Tuesday, 21 May, in Little River

Residents in the south east Christchurch suburb of Redcliffs have been evacuated, after fears a quake-damaged home could collapse onto the road below.

Almost 50 appointments with independent advisors have been made for property owners facing rebuild and repair difficulties through the new Residential Advisory Service, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says.

Emirates Vice President of Australasia Barry Brown jetted in to Queenstown last week for his first taste of the resort’s world-renowned scenery and experiences.

New Zealand Police say their investigations into Gerald Shirtcliff are still open.

The Telecom Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of new trustee, Mayor of Porirua City, Nick Leggett.

Fog has disrupted flights again at Christchurch International Airport.

Fog has disrupted flights again at Christchurch International Airport.

The Earthquake Commission has closed nearly 90 percent of contents claims from the Canterbury earthquakes.

The trial for the man accused of murdering Christchurch prostitute Mallory Manning has been delayed.

Investor confidence is gaining momentum according to the latest ASB Investor Confidence Survey.

New Zealand's ambitions in the US get an airing at a forum in Washington DC attended by business and government heavyweights.